(2022-01-18). The Afghan Syndrome and the Same Old Mistake of American Neoconservatives. journal-neo.org 
After the disgraceful flight of United States troops from Afghanistan, when the whole world watched with surprise and horror the nightmarish scenes at the airport, the rate at which the once-US-friendly government collapsed, giving way to the Taliban (banned in Russia), and experienced the tragic human stories of those Afghans who remained in the country, …
(2022-01-18). UK Tory Party threatens war against Russia, prepares class war at home. wsws.org The Tory agenda is driven by a raging crisis of British and world imperialism that has been deepened immeasurably by the pandemic.
(2022-01-18). German media on course for war against Russia. wsws.org The press spokesmen for German capitalism seem determined to wage its third war against Russia or the Soviet Union in little more than a century.
(2022-01-17). New move in Ukrainian clampdown on Russian language. rt.com 
New publishing law does not recognize Russian as native language in country | Russian-language media in Ukraine will now be forced to publish a secondary version in the country's official tongue under a new law that selectively bans "foreign" language publications that don't come with a translation. | According to the law, which was passed in 2019 but came into force on Sunday, all print media must publish a Ukrainian version on the same day, with the same name, content, and volume. | Despite Russian being a common mother tongue in much of Ukraine and predominant in many cities in both the east and south of th…
(2022-01-17). Kremlin on US Threats of 'Sharp Pain' Over Ukraine: Russia Considering Various Scenarios. sputniknews.com US Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland announced Saturday that the US had prepared 18 scenarios to respond to hypothetical Russian 'aggression' over Ukraine, saying the conversation between the US and its allies has been about "inflicting very sharp pain very fast if Russia makes this move in any form".
(2022-01-17). Who is Biden's unblinking chief negotiator on Russia & Ukraine? rt.com 
Wendy Sherman has helped Democratic presidents negotiate now-failed deals with North Korea and Iran | Veteran US diplomat Wendy Sherman is the woman conveying Washington's messages about NATO expansion in Europe to Moscow — but the 'hard-nosed' negotiator was previously involved in sealing security deals with Pyongyang and Tehran. | Neither the Clinton-era Framework Agreement with North Korea nor the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) acted as the enduring restraints on nuclear proliferation that they were meant to be. | Who is Wendy Sherman? | The 72-year-old diplomat heading the US de…
(2022-01-17). Wealth of 10 Richest Men Doubled During Pandemic, Incomes of 99% of Humanity Drop, Oxfam Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have helped doubling of fortunes of the world's ten richest people, who now are six times wealthier than the poorest 3.1 billion people, Oxfam, international charitable NGO, reported on Monday, ahead of the World Economic Forum's Davos from 17-21 January.
(2022-01-17). British foreign secretary blasts Russia for "waging disinformation campaign intended to destabilise, justify invasion Ukraine" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Here's diplomacy and statesmanship at its most refined. Nothing in the least bit provocative and inflammatory about her accusation. As the greatest threat of war in Europe since the 1940s looms ever larger. British Foreign Secretary accuses Russia of disinformation aimed at justifying attack on Ukraine British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss believes that Russia launched …
(2022-01-17). British defense chief tells Putin to "Drop your Tsarist ambition to invade Ukraine" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Maybe if Vladimir Putin and Sergei Lavrov would be a little nicer to the U.S. and NATO the West would become their friend. Surely it's only a slight misunderstanding. Drop your Tsarist ambition to invade Ukraine or face sanctions, Ben Wallace warns Vladimir Putin Ben Wallace has accused Vladimir Putin of Tsarist ambitions as he …
(2022-01-17). Mapping Faultlines: Despite talks, yawning gaps remain between Russia and West. peoplesdispatch.org NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha talks about the situation in Europe after three rounds of discussions around Ukraine and the demands Russia has put to NATO and the US failed to produce any breakthroughs…
(2022-01-17). Poroshenko returns to Ukraine, faces prosecution for 'treason'. rt.com 
Ukraine's former president could be sent to jail after scheduled courtroom appearance | Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, declared wanted last month for a number of serious crimes, including high treason, has flown back to Kiev in time for a court hearing that could see him remanded in custody. | Poroshenko, who led Ukraine from 2014 to 2019, left the country last month around the same time a summons was issued for his interrogation. He is being investigated over his alleged involvement in the funding of separatist fighters in the Donbass, in eastern Ukraine, through the illegal sale of coal. This,…
(2022-01-17). Denmark to provide ‚Ǩ22 million for Ukraine's showdown with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Denmark will allocate 22 million euros to strengthen security sector of Ukraine Denmark will allocate 22 million euros to strengthen the security sector of Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba wrote about this on Twitter. "Thank you, dear friend Jeppe Kofod (Danish Foreign Minister — ed.), for your timely visit proving …
(2022-01-17). The Turkic Military Alliance or Why has Ankara Accused Russia of Occupying Kazakhstan? journal-neo.org 
The January events in Kazakhstan and the CSTO's response proved to be a real litmus test of many countries' attitudes towards Russia and the regional balance of power in modern times. Turkey was no exception here, as it showed what was behind its active assurances to Russia and the Central Asian countries of "bona fide …
(2022-01-17). Challenge for World Peace… the United States and NATO Are Incapable of Disarming Cold War Mentality. strategic-culture.org Russia will have to be on guard and use counter-force to prevent any reckless offensive conduct by the United States and its European minions. | The dangerous tensions that have escalated between the United States, NATO and Russia pose a grave threat to world peace. It's important to remember that the series of high-level talks convened this week in three European cities was initiated by Russia. Moscow put forward stern proposals for a clearer security arrangement in Europe between the U.S.-led NATO military bloc and Russia. | Those proposals include no further eastward expansion of NATO and a rollback of forces…
(2022-01-17). Pakistani Prime Minister Thanks Putin for Empathy Toward Muslim Beliefs. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that he thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his understanding of the Muslims' sensitivity to offensive depictions of Prophet Muhammad in a phone conversation.
(2022-01-17). Amur Tiger Hit by Train in Russia's Khabarovsk Region, Local Authorities Say. sputniknews.com KHABAROVSK Russia (Sputnik) – An Amur tiger was killed by a train in the Khabarovsk Krai in Russia's Far East, the regional ministry of natural resources said on Monday.
(2022-01-17). Russia's Envoy to OSCE Slams Blocking of Delegation's Facebook Page as 'Censorship'. sputniknews.com Earlier, the Facebook account of the Russian delegation at the talks in Vienna on military security and arms control was blocked following posts about security guarantees.
(2022-01-17). US and NATO escalation of conflict with Russia is leading to war. wsws.org The US and its European allies are on the precipice of plunging the world into a war with Russia of catastrophic proportions.
(2022-01-17). Sweden Investigates Drone Flights Over Nuclear Plants as 'National Incident'. sputniknews.com While no permit is required from the Swedish Transport Agency for lighter drones, they have to be flown within sight at a certain distance and not over protected objects, such as nuclear power plants.
(2022-01-17). A Lesson in Source Studies or Did Kim Jong-il Really Invent Shawarma? journal-neo.org 
In early January, several media outlets ran a clickbait headline, "North Korea Claims Kim Jong-il Invented Shawarma." This fast-food dish is popular in post-Soviet countries. The statement about its North Korean roots immediately broke into negative comments about how North Korea is duping the people and making them believe that its top leaders have invented …
(2022-01-17). North Macedonia's Parliament Elects New Prime Minister, Approves New Coalition Government. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Members of North Macedonian Parliament late Sunday voted for a new coalition government, with Dimitar Kovacevski, leader of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), elected as a new prime minister, national media reported on Monday.